STL
St Louis
United States
12,662 km
7,868 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
12,662 km
7,868 mi / 6,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
north

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STL TPJ
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code STL TPJ
ICAO Code KSTL VNTJ
City St Louis Taplejung
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 617 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 27.350000, 87.700000

St Louis (STL) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 12,662 kilometers (7,868 miles / 6,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:48 in St Louis, it's 21:33 in Taplejung. With a 11.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,373 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than St Louis Lambert International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 358° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Suketar Airport (TPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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